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The patent EP3838585 was granted to Smart Planet on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 14, 2014 under application number EP20210047A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDI | Nov 13, 2024 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009047499 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009047511 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009142528 |
| EXAMINATION | US6224973 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0326410 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009142528 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014153076 |
| OTHER | EP0326410 |
| SEARCH | US2009142528 |
| SEARCH | US2012114917 |
| SEARCH | US4922989 |
| SEARCH | US6150451 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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